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Best Phono stage for a .3 mv Ruby 2 ?

Hi All,
I am currently using an arc ph-3 which is set up for my rega super elys. I just got a new Basis 2500/graham/ruby 2 and find the ph-3 is set too low. I'm going to try clipping in some of the supplied ARC resistors. In searching around I see that quite a few people recommend a solid state preamp with this low output of a cartridge.

What is the best phono stage for a .3mv ruby 2 ?

I have heard that the new lukaschek is quite good with this combination. I also have a used aleph ono on the way.

My system is aleph P/aleph 2/avanti centuries. I do have a vk-5i pre that I'll try with the different phono stages.

John_l (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

07-08-02

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07-08-02 Well, the current "best" phono stage today is prob ... Sdcampbell

07-08-02 I also have a ph3 and currently use it as a back up phono. c ... Rec

07-08-02 Is pass ono still in production? i dare to add to the sdcamp ... Marakanetz

07-08-02 The ono is not in production - i got a used one. wow! lots ... John_l

07-08-02 Add to the high-priced choices the lamm phono stage, which i ... Rcprince

07-08-02 Pass labs has very high gains phono stages available in two ... Ted263

07-08-02 I own an aleph ono and love it, especially after the latest ... Ivanj

07-08-02: Onhwy61
I used a Benz Ruby w/ the Pass Ono and was well served. The Pass had more than enough gain. It's not a flashy combo and it won't sound particularly dramatic. A very even presentation with very good detail without getting clinical.
Onhwy61 (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)

07-09-02 John, one reason the lukaschek is such a great match for the ... Albertporter

07-09-02 Walker audio,or lab 47 adsal@

07-09-02 I second albertporter's... the benz lukaschek pp-1 t9 phono ... Audiomax

07-09-02 Well i found a review of the ruby 2 in tas. they used the hi ... John_l

07-10-02 Dear john: hope you will post your followup on how things g ... Gajgmusic

07-12-02 ...so would t9 be a better match for benz carts than more ex ... Marakanetz

07-12-02 I've auditioned the benz ruby on a lukaschek, counterpoint s ... Albertporter

07-14-02 I used the regular ruby some time ago. it was a special one ... Thomasheisig

07-19-02 The boulder has 47 db s/n according to stereophile or is 38 ... Rcrump

07-19-02 Pretty amusing rcrump. just about matches up with my experi ... Albertporter

07-20-02 I use my ruby 2 with the cat signature phono stage. seems li ... Daveyf

07-20-02 Albert, i just restated the facts as they have appeared in p ... Rcrump

07-20-02 Pretty amusing bob, hope no one thinks you are serious as it ... Albertporter

07-20-02 Albert, i think everyone here knows what i do for a living a ... Rcrump

07-23-02 Has anyone set up the ph-3 with the ruby 2 ? i am using the ... John_l

07-23-02 Has anyone set up the ph-3 with the ruby 2 ? i am using the ... John_l

07-27-02 John, i have a ruby2 as well. i thought about using a ph-3 ... Gerardff

08-07-02 Well all, i finally settled it with a pass labs ono. i have ... John_l

08-19-02 I use the thor ta-3000 phonostage with my ruby 2 all the gai ... Slingmeister